Millington, Jean (1949–)
Millington, Jean (1949–)
American guitarist. Name variations: Fanny. Born Jean Yolanda Millington, 1949, in Manila, Philippines; moved to California with family (1961); sister of June Millington.
Helped form the group Fanny, the 1st all-female rock 'n' roll band to sign a contract with a major record label; released 1st album, Fanny (1970), followed by Charity Ball (1970), Fanny Hill (1972), and Mothers Pride (1973); quit the band (1975); with sister, recorded an album, Ladies on the Stage.
See also Women in World History.
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